Spodumene and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Spodumene and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Spodumene and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.