Microlite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.5
2.55-2.70
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Absent
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Microlite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony- SiO2
Microlite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.