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Microlite and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Sapphirine 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   
3.40-3.58   

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

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Microlite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

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Microlite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.

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