Azurite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Azurite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.90Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Azurite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite 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 Azurite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael 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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Azurite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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