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Milarite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Milarite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Milarite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.