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Jet and Microlite Physical Properties


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Microlite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
5.5  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
5-5.5  

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

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Jet and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Microlite chemical formula.

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Jet and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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