Phlogopite and Microlite Physical Properties

Phlogopite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Microlite 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 Phlogopite and Microlite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
• Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Phlogopite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.