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Microlite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Microlite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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