Stibiotantalite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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HCl soluble
  
Durability
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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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
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.