Zincite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
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
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
{???} Perfect
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zincite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zincite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.