Pietersite and Microlite Physical Properties

Pietersite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pietersite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Microlite 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 Pietersite and Microlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pietersite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.