Nickeline and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nickeline and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Manganotantalite 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 Nickeline and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Nickeline and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.