Schorlomite and Milarite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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Schorlomite and Milarite Specific Gravity

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