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Tantalite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Good in one direction  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Tantalite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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