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Manganotantalite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.95-3.07   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-6   

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.   

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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.

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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.

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