Malachite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Malachite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.10Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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

Malachite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Malachite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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