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Pyrargyrite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Manganotantalite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.85   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Pyrargyrite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

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Pyrargyrite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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