Vishnevite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vishnevite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Vishnevite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.