Tantalite and Microlite Physical Properties
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in one direction
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tantalite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tantalite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tantalite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.