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Viridine and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Viridine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Viridine and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine 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 Viridine and Microlite chemical formula.

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Viridine and Microlite Specific Gravity

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

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