Periclase and Milarite Physical Properties

Periclase

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.92.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Periclase and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Periclase and Milarite Specific Gravity

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