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Wavellite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.36
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Wavellite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Wavellite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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