Barite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Barite

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

4.48Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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