Milarite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Milarite

Phosgenite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.52-2.606.13

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-3

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Milarite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Milarite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.