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Simpsonite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.5   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Simpsonite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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