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Milk Opal
Milk Opal

Hemimorphite
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Milk Opal and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.30-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Milk Opal and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Milk Opal and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.