Opal and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Opal and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Opal and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.