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Nuummite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
5.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Good in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Nuummite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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