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Microlite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Moderately flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb6Cu3BiS4  

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Microlite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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