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Stibiotantalite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.32-3.43   

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

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Stibiotantalite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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