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Milk Opal and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite 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   
2.54-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Milk Opal and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Milk Opal and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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