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Tantalite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear 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  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in one direction  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
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Tantalite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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