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Stibiotantalite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties


Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.05-3.11   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   

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Stibiotantalite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.

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