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Musgravite 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
3.62-3.685.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Musgravite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Musgravite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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