Spinel and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Spinel and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Spinel and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.