Triplite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
5.2
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Triplite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Triplite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.