Stibiotantalite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.17
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
NaCl
  
Stibiotantalite and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Stibiotantalite and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.