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Microlite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5   
2.91   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Microlite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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