Microlite and Lepidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.5
2.80-2.90
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
{001} perfect
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microlite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microlite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.