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Stibiotantalite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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HCl soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.71   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Stibiotantalite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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