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Topazolite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Topazolite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite 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 Topazolite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Topazolite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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