Milarite and Feldspar Physical Properties

Milarite

Feldspar

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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

2.52-2.602.56-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

two or three

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Milarite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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

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Milarite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.