Stibiotantalite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.6
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Stibiotantalite and Carnallite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Stibiotantalite and Carnallite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.