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Cordierite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Stibiotantalite and Cordierite Physical Properties


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.   

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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.

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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.

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