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Microlite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Hessonite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Microlite and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Hessonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.

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