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Schultenite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbHAsO4  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Schultenite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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