Tantalite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tantalite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.