Wulfenite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.00Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wulfenite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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