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Sapphire and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
5.2   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Good in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Sapphire and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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