Microlite and Gedrite Physical Properties

Microlite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Microlite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.