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Demantoid and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
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
6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 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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Demantoid and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Microlite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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