Tantalite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Tantalite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Tantalite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Tantalite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.