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Stibiotantalite and Gahnite Physical Properties

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
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4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stibiotantalite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stibiotantalite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.