Microlite and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.5
  
2.90-2.98
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Microlite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Microlite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.