Microcline and Milarite Physical Properties

Microcline

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Microcline and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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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Microcline and Milarite Specific Gravity

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