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Nickeline and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Stibiotantalite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Nickeline and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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