Stibiotantalite and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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3,1
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Stibiotantalite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Stibiotantalite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.