Milarite and Rock Crystal 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

2.52-2.602.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Milarite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Milarite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

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