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Tantalite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Tantalite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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