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Malachite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Stibiotantalite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Malachite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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