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Tantalite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Tantalite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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