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Microlite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbWO4  

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Microlite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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