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Tantalite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.2
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
MnCO3

Tantalite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Tantalite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.

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