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Hardystonite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hardystonite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Hardystonite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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