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Smoky Quartz and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Good in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Smoky Quartz and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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