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Microlite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.56  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
{010} Good  

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  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Microlite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Microlite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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