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Milarite and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60
3.87-4.14
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
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Milarite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Brookite 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 Brookite 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 Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Milarite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.