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Spodumene and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Stibiotantalite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spodumene and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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