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Stibiotantalite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Stibiotantalite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Amethyst 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 Stibiotantalite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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