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Tantalite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
3.62-4.20   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Tantalite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.

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