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Microlite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.75-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Granular  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
no true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaCO3  

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Microlite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Ammolite 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 Microlite and Ammolite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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