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Milk Opal and Dravite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.03-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Milk Opal and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Milk Opal and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.