Tektite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Tektite

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.515.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Tektite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite and Tantalite 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 Tektite and Tantalite chemical formula.

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

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Tektite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tektite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tektite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tektite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.