Stibiotantalite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Stibiotantalite and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite 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 Stibiotantalite and Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Stibiotantalite and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.