Calcite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Calcite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.73

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Calcite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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