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Milk Opal and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Milk Opal and Afghanite Chemical Formula

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

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Milk Opal and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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