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Moss Agate and Tantalite Physical Properties

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
2.58-2.64
5.2
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moss Agate and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate and Tantalite chemical formula.

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

Moss Agate and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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