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Microlite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Schultenite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
5.943-6.07  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbHAsO4  

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Microlite and Schultenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Schultenite 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 Schultenite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Schultenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Schultenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Schultenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 5.943-6.07 whereas that of Schultenite is 5.943-6.07.

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