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Stibiotantalite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Stibiotantalite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Stibiotantalite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Stibiotantalite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stibiotantalite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stibiotantalite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stibiotantalite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.