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Microlite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.90-3.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Imperfect; basal  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Microlite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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