Stibiotantalite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
C
  
Stibiotantalite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Stibiotantalite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.