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Stibiotantalite and Galena Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available6.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbS

Stibiotantalite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Galena 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 Galena chemical formula.

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

Stibiotantalite and Galena Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.