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Pyromorphite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
5.2   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Good in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Pyromorphite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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