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Milk Opal and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
1.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Milk Opal and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Milk Opal and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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