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Hematite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Stibiotantalite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
Not Available   

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   

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

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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