Bustamite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
Not Available
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bustamite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bustamite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.