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Microlite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Microlite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Microlite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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