Bastnsite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20
  
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Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
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SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Bastnsite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bastnsite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.