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Milk Opal and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
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Milk Opal and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Milk Opal and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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