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Spinel and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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