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Microlite and Shungite Physical Properties


Shungite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
None  

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  
C  

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Microlite and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Shungite Specific Gravity

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

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