Microlite and Epidote Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.5
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microlite and Epidote Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Epidote 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 Epidote 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 Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microlite and Epidote Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.