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Milarite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Milarite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Milarite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.