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Microlite and Demantoid Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.5
3.77-3.95
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microlite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microlite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.