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Tantalite and Steatite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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5.2
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Good in one direction
6-6.5
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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2.20-2.80
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Perfect
-9999
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tantalite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite Vs Steatite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is whereas that of Steatite is .