Tantalite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.2Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Tantalite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

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Tantalite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.