Sapphirine and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Sapphirine

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-3.58Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sapphirine and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sapphirine and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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