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Milk Opal
Milk Opal

Chalcedony
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Milk Opal and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.502.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
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Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2

Milk Opal and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Milk Opal and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.