Jade and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Jade

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

2.90-3.38Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jade and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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