Tantalite and Selenite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Selenite

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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

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1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52

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 Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Selenite 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 Selenite 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 Selenite Specific Gravity

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