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Sapphire and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Stibiotantalite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sapphire and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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