Microlite and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.5
2.24-2.29
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Very poor [100]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Microlite and Analcime Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Analcime 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 Microlite and Analcime chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Microlite and Analcime Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.