Wood Opal and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Wood Opal

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.50Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wood Opal and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal 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 Wood Opal and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wood Opal and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.