Milarite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.0
Specific Gravity 2.52 – 2.6
Refractive Index 1.529 – 1.56
Crystal System Hexagonal
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Imperfect
Fracture Uneven,Conchoidal
Color various

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Milarite
Mohs hardness of Milarite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Milarite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a c Hexagonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Milarite

米拉石是一种含钙钾钠铍铝的环状硅酸盐矿物,颜色通常为淡绿色至黄绿色,透明度良好,具有玻璃光泽。米拉石以产于瑞士格劳宾登州的Val Giuf地区而得名,常见于阿尔卑斯山花岗岩的晶洞中及花岗岩伟晶岩中。其六方柱状晶体形态规整,在外观上与绿柱石有几分相似,但化学成分截然不同。宝石级米拉石因产量极少而弥足珍贵,在矿物专业收藏圈中颇受重视。

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What is Milarite?
米拉石是一种含钙钾钠铍铝的环状硅酸盐矿物,颜色通常为淡绿色至黄绿色,透明度良好,具有玻璃光泽。米拉石以产于瑞士格劳宾登州的Val Giuf地区而得名,常见于阿尔卑斯山花岗岩的晶洞中及花岗岩伟晶岩中。其六方柱状晶体形态规整,在外观上与绿柱石有几分相似,但化学成分截然不同。宝石级米拉石因产量极少而弥足珍贵,在矿物专业收藏圈中颇受重视。
What is the hardness of Milarite?
Milarite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Milarite?
Milarite is primarily Various.
How much does Milarite cost?
Milarite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Milarite?
Milarite belongs to the Hexagonal crystal system.

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