Microcline and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.