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Tantalite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tantalite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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