Turquoise and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Turquoise and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.