Tantalite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
5.2
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Good in one direction
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Tantalite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Tantalite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Tantalite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.