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Microlite and Prismatine Physical Properties


Prismatine and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.34  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
{110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Zn3(AsO4)2(H2O)  

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Microlite and Prismatine Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Prismatine 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 Prismatine chemical formula.

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Microlite and Prismatine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Prismatine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Prismatine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.34 whereas that of Prismatine is 3.34.

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