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Tantalite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.2   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
Good in one direction   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Tantalite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.

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