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Tantalite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.2
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tantalite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tantalite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.