Marcasite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Marcasite

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

4.80-4.90Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Indistinct

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marcasite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite 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 Marcasite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Marcasite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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