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Ametrine and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.5   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
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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Ametrine and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Microlite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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