Stibiotantalite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.562
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Stibiotantalite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Stibiotantalite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.