Hollandite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.05
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hollandite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hollandite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.