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Tantalite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Effervesces in cold   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4   

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 Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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