Siderite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Siderite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.89Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Siderite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Siderite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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