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Tantalite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.2
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.