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Stibiotantalite and Biotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.7-3.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2.5-3.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Stibiotantalite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Stibiotantalite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.