Diamond and Microlite Physical Properties

Diamond

Microlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.535.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Microlite chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Microlite Specific Gravity

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