Brucite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Brucite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Brucite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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