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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Microlite
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Zinnwaldite and Microlite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.15.5
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.05-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Zinnwaldite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Microlite chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Microlite Specific Gravity

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