Tantalite and Albite Physical Properties

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tantalite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tantalite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.