Stibiotantalite and Petalite Physical Properties

Stibiotantalite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stibiotantalite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Stibiotantalite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.