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Tantalite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Tantalite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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