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Barite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Stibiotantalite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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