Stibiotantalite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Stibiotantalite

Taaffeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.60-3.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-68-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Stibiotantalite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Stibiotantalite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.