Home
Gemstones


Quartz and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Good in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Gems for Taurus

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.

Taurus Gems

Taurus Gems

» More Taurus Gems

Compare Gems for Taurus

» More Compare Gems for Taurus