Tantalite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tantalite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.