Muscovite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
Not Available
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
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Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Muscovite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite 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 Muscovite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Muscovite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.