Pyrite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Pyrite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.20Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, 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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite 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 Pyrite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pyrite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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