Tantalite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

Tantalite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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

Tantalite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.