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Manganotantalite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.745-3.776   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Manganotantalite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Atacamite 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 Manganotantalite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Manganotantalite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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