Sellaite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Sellaite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.14-3.16

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sellaite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sellaite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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