Chondrodite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

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

3.10-3.20

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, 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

Poor to good on (001)

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chondrodite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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