Microlite and Datolite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.5
2.90-3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microlite and Datolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Datolite 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 Datolite 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 Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microlite and Datolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.