Cordierite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Cordierite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cordierite 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 Cordierite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cordierite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.