Verdite and Milarite Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.02.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
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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Verdite and Milarite Specific Gravity

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