Stibiotantalite and Franklinite Physical Properties

Stibiotantalite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Franklinite 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 Franklinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Stibiotantalite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.