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Vesuvianite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Manganotantalite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Vesuvianite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.

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