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Mohawkite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.2  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good in one direction  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Tantalite 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 Mohawkite and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.

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