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Microlite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Microlite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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