Milarite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Milarite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.52-2.603.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Milarite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Milarite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.