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Stibiotantalite and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Sapphirine 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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3.40-3.58   

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), Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Stibiotantalite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.

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