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Crystal Quartz and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.5   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-5.5   

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   

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Crystal Quartz and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Microlite chemical formula.

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Crystal Quartz and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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