Allanite and Milarite Physical Properties

Allanite

Milarite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-4.202.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Allanite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Milarite 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 Allanite and Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Brown Gemstones

Allanite Vs Anthophyllite

Allanite Vs Astrophyllite

Allanite Vs Augite

Allanite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.