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Stibiotantalite and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Stibiotantalite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Stibiotantalite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.