Tantalite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.2
2.65-2.69
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Tantalite and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Tantalite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Tantalite and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.