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Microlite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5   
3.77   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Microlite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.

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