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Milarite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

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
2.52-2.60
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Milarite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Milarite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.