Sulphur and Tantalite Physical Properties

Sulphur

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

2.05-2.085.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Sulphur and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sulphur and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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