Tantalite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.2
3.17-3.18
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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Cleavage
Good in one direction
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tantalite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tantalite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tantalite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.