Schorl and Tantalite Physical Properties

Schorl

Tantalite

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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

3.18-3.225.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Schorl and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Schorl and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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