Chrysocolla and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
5.2
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
none
Good in one direction
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.