Tantalite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.2
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tantalite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tantalite and Chrome Tremolite 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 Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tantalite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.