Amber and Microlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
5.5
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.
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