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Tantalite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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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
5.2
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Tantalite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Tantalite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.