Anthophyllite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Stibiotantalite

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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

2.9-3.5Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anthophyllite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anthophyllite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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