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Tantalite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.22.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Tantalite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Tantalite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.