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Stibiotantalite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.396-3.443   

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

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Stibiotantalite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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