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Cacoxenite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6  
5.5  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Cacoxenite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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