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Scorodite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.5  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAsO4·2H2O  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Scorodite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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