Stibiotantalite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.993
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Stibiotantalite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Stibiotantalite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.