Moissanite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.245.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Moissanite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Moissanite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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