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Tantalite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.22.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tantalite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tantalite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.