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Tantalite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.23.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
MgAl2O4

Tantalite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Tantalite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.