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Stibiotantalite and Titanite Sphene 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stibiotantalite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Titanite Sphene 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 Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stibiotantalite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.