Shigaite and Microlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.32
5.5
Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Shigaite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Microlite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Shigaite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.