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Fayalite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Milk Opal and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Fayalite and Milk Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Milk Opal chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Milk Opal Specific Gravity

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

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