Nifontovite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
Not Available
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nifontovite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nifontovite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.