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Manganotantalite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.32-3.43   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Manganotantalite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Manganotantalite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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