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Microlite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Microlite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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