Stibiotantalite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Stibiotantalite

Chlorite group

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.6-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Lamellar

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect 001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Stibiotantalite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Stibiotantalite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.