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Milarite and Prasiolite 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
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Milarite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Milarite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.