Milarite and Diamond Physical Properties

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.52-2.603.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-610

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Milarite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Diamond 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 Diamond 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 Diamond- C

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Milarite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.