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Calcite Satin Spar and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Calcite Satin Spar and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar and Microlite chemical formula.

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Calcite Satin Spar and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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