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Microlite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Dallasite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.58-2.91  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
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Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
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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  
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Microlite and Dallasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Dallasite 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 Dallasite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Dallasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Dallasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Dallasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Dallasite is 2.58-2.91.

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