Bastnasite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
{???} Perfect
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bastnasite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bastnasite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.