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Stibiotantalite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite 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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5.85-6.15   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Stibiotantalite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.

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