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Tantalite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Tantalite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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