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Corundum and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Corundum and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Corundum and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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