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Microlite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2-3   

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 Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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