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Stibiotantalite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stibiotantalite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stibiotantalite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.