Microlite and Glass Physical Properties

Microlite

Glass

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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

5.52.39-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microlite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microlite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.