Milarite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Milarite

Cordierite

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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

2.52-2.602.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Milarite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite 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 Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Milarite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.