Paraiba and Milarite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.132.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba and Milarite 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 Paraiba and Milarite chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Paraiba and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Paraiba and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Paraiba is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.