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Stibiotantalite
Stibiotantalite

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Stibiotantalite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stibiotantalite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stibiotantalite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.