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Quartz and Tantalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
5.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Quartz and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Quartz and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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