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Bort and Milarite Physical Properties


Milarite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.52-2.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
C  
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bort and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Milarite chemical formula.

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Bort and Milarite Specific Gravity

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

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