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Hackmanite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Milk Opal and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Hackmanite and Milk Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Milk Opal chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Milk Opal Specific Gravity

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

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