Hardystonite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Hardystonite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.396-3.443Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hardystonite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hardystonite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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