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Microlite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Microlite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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