Scheelite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Scheelite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite 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 Scheelite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael 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
Scheelite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.