Variscite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Good in one direction
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Variscite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Variscite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.