Childrenite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
Not Available
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.