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Tantalite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite 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   
3.02   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Tantalite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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