Gahnite and Microlite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
5.5
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.