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Scolecite and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
5.2
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scolecite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Tantalite chemical formula.

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

Scolecite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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