Tantalite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.2
2.51-2.63
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-4.5
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)
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.