Tantalite and Thulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Tantalite and Thulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tantalite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Tantalite and Thulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.