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Stibiotantalite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.35
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Stibiotantalite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Stibiotantalite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.