Microlite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.5
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microlite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microlite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.