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Tantalite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
4.014   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Tantalite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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