Tantalite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Tantalite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.2Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Not Available

Tantalite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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 Sulfur Specific Gravity

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