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Tantalite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.23.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6

Tantalite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Tantalite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.