Tantalite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Tantalite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Tantalite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.