Manganotantalite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Manganotantalite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Tremolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Manganotantalite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Manganotantalite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.