Magnetite and Microlite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Microlite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.25.5

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

None

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

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Microlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio 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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Magnetite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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