Stibiotantalite and Weloganite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.20-3.22
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Stibiotantalite and Weloganite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stibiotantalite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Stibiotantalite and Weloganite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.