Microlite and Cryolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.5
2.97
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
None observed
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microlite and Cryolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite 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 Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microlite and Cryolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.