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Vanadinite and Milarite Physical Properties


Milarite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.52-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vanadinite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Milarite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Milarite Specific Gravity

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

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