Microlite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microlite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite and Tantalite 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 Tantalite 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 Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microlite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.