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Tantalite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.2   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Tantalite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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