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Sussexite and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.305.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sussexite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sussexite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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