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Hercynite 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
4.395.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hercynite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Microlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hercynite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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