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Stibiotantalite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.92-3.12   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Stibiotantalite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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