Cassiterite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.03Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cassiterite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cassiterite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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