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Manganotantalite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite 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   
5.50-5.90   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Manganotantalite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Manganotantalite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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