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Tantalite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Snowflake Obsidian and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.33-2.50   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Tantalite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.

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