Hexagonite and Milarite Physical Properties

Hexagonite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Milarite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hexagonite and Milarite Specific Gravity

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