Milarite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.3 Tenacity

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1.6 Solubility

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1.9 Durability

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1.11 Specific Gravity

2.52-2.603.13-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.7 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

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1.9 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6Not Available

2 10

1.15 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Milarite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite 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 Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Milarite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.