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Hibschite and Milarite Physical Properties


Milarite and Hibschite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08   
2.52-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hibschite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Milarite chemical formula.

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Hibschite and Milarite Specific Gravity

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

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