Willemite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Good in one direction
Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Willemite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Willemite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Willemite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Willemite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Willemite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.