Milarite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.52-2.603.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Milarite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite 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 Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Milarite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.