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Variscite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
5.5   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Variscite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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