Zircon and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Good in one direction
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zircon and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zircon and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.