Tantalite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.2
2.39
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.