Hematite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Hematite

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

5.00-5.30Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hematite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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