Milarite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Milarite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.52-2.602.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Milarite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Milarite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.