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Angelite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Angelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Angelite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Angelite 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 Angelite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Angelite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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