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Hiddenite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
5.5   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hiddenite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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