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Stibiotantalite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.72-2.75   

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

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Stibiotantalite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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