Tantalite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.2
  
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Good in one direction
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3.5-4
  
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.