Hypersthene and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.55Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hypersthene and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hypersthene and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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