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Tantalite and Mellite 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
1.58-1.60
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.