Milarite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60
2.90-3.14
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Imperfect; basal
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Milarite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Milarite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Milarite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.