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Papagoite 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
3.25
5.2
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Papagoite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Papagoite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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