Sunstone and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
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Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
001
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Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sunstone and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sunstone and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.