Milarite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.52-2.602.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Milarite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Milarite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.