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Stibiotantalite and Glaucophane 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
Not Available3-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Stibiotantalite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Stibiotantalite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.