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Milarite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Star Sapphire and Milarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Milarite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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Milarite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.

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