Andalusite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Andalusite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Andalusite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.