Pezzotaite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Pezzotaite

Tantalite

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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

Not Available5.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pezzotaite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite and Tantalite chemical formula.

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

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Pezzotaite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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