Tantalite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tantalite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tantalite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.