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Stibiotantalite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
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.   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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