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Milarite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Milarite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Milarite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.