Milarite and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60
  
3.77-3.93
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Milarite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Milarite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Milarite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.