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Stibiotantalite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
5.9   

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

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Stibiotantalite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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