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Tantalite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone 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   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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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.

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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.

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