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Stibiotantalite and Rhodizite Physical Properties


Rhodizite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.34-3.44   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Stibiotantalite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.

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