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Tantalite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.15   

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

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Tantalite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.

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