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Serandite and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52
5.2
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Serandite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Serandite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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