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Milarite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Milarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Milarite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Milarite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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