Schorlomite and Microlite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
5.5
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Schorlomite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Schorlomite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.