Titanite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Titanite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Titanite and Manganotantalite 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 Titanite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Titanite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.