Tantalite and Zincite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.25.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tantalite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tantalite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.