Stibiotantalite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
Not Available
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Stibiotantalite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Stibiotantalite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.