Tantalite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tantalite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tantalite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.