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Rosasite and Microlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
5.5
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Microlite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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