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Microlite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.5
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Microlite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Microlite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.