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Tantalite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.22.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tantalite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tantalite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.