Celestine and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
Not Available
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Celestine and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Celestine and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.