Selenite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.2
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Good in one direction
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Selenite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Tantalite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Selenite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.