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Stibiotantalite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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5.50-5.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Stibiotantalite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Stibiotantalite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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