Mellite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
Not Available
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
{???} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mellite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mellite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.