Stibiotantalite and Powellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.23
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
{111} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Stibiotantalite and Powellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Stibiotantalite and Powellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.