Verdite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
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Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Verdite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Verdite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.