Hanksite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.562
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hanksite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hanksite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.