Milarite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Milarite

Astrophyllite

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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

2.52-2.603.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Milarite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Milarite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.