Wavellite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.36Not Available

1 7.18

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

3.5-45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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

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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.