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Stibiotantalite and Carletonite 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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2.45
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stibiotantalite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stibiotantalite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.