Moissanite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.24

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Moissanite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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