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Tantalite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.2
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tantalite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tantalite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.