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Microlite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

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  
KCl  

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Microlite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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