Stibiotantalite and Phlogopite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Tough
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.78-2.85
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
None, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Perfect basal (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Stibiotantalite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Stibiotantalite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.