Milarite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.52-2.605.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Milarite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite 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 Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Milarite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.