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Microlite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Microlite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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