Milarite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.52-2.603.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

Good on [110]

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Milarite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite 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 Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Milarite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.