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Stibiotantalite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Stibiotantalite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Cordierite 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 Stibiotantalite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Stibiotantalite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.