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Rock Crystal and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
5.5  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7  
5-5.5  

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

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Rock Crystal and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Microlite chemical formula.

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Rock Crystal and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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