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Agate and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agate and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Microlite 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 Agate and Microlite chemical formula.

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Agate and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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