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Microlite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Microlite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Microlite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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