Cancrinite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Cancrinite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.52Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cancrinite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cancrinite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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