Chrysocolla and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
none
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chrysocolla and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Stibiotantalite 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 Chrysocolla and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysocolla and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.