Sphene and Microlite Physical Properties

Sphene

Microlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sphene and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Microlite chemical formula.

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

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Sphene and Microlite Specific Gravity

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