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Stibiotantalite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
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
{???} Perfect   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Stibiotantalite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.

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