Covellite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
Not Available
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Covellite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite 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 Covellite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Covellite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.