Morganite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Morganite

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.905.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Morganite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Morganite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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