Microlite and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.5
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Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
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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 Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.