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Tantalite and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.2
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Aegirine 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 Tantalite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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