Schorlomite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.935.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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