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Tantalite
Tantalite

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Tantalite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.23.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Good in one direction
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

6-6.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Tantalite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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

Tantalite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.