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Stolzite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Stolzite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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