Serpentine and Tantalite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

5.2

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Serpentine and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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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Serpentine and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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