Magnetite and Milarite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnetite and Milarite Specific Gravity

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