Turquoise and Milarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.52-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Milarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Milarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Milarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.