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Chlorite group and Microlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.35.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorite group and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Microlite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorite group and Microlite Specific Gravity

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