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Tantalite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
3.35   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Tantalite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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