Tantalite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.2
Not Available
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in one direction
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tantalite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tantalite and Stibiotantalite 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 Tantalite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tantalite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.