Microlite and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.5
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal
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.
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.