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Tantalite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.2
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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