Tantalite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tantalite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Tantalite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.