Tantalite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Tantalite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tantalite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Tantalite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.