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Tantalite and Datolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
5.2
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Good in one direction
6-6.5
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
Brittle
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2.90-3.00
Conchoidal, Uneven
None
5-5.5
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tantalite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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