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Milarite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Milarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Milarite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Agate 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 Milarite and Agate chemical formula.

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Milarite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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