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Microlite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Microlite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Microlite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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