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Microlite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Microlite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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