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Milarite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Milarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Milarite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and White 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 Milarite and White Opal chemical formula.

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Milarite and White Opal Specific Gravity

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

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