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Catapleiite and Milk Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Catapleiite and Milk Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Milk Opal 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 Catapleiite and Milk Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Catapleiite and Milk Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Milk Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Milk Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Milk Opal is 1.98-2.50.