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Stibiotantalite and Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O

Stibiotantalite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Stibiotantalite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.