Scolecite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Scolecite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.23Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Scolecite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Scolecite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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