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Milk Opal and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.04-3.17   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Milk Opal and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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Milk Opal and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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