Microlite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.5
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Microlite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite 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 Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Microlite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.