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Tantalite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.23.00-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Tantalite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Tantalite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.