Verdelite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Verdelite

Stibiotantalite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.40Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdelite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Green Gemstones

Verdelite Vs Wavellite

Verdelite Vs White Opal

Verdelite Vs Watermelon Tourmaline

Verdelite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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