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Milk Opal
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Milk Opal and Mellite 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
1.98-2.501.58-1.60
Amber
1 7.18
4.9 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
4.10 Cleavage
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{011} Imperfect
4.11 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52
Amber
2 10
5.4 Chemical Composition
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Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Milk Opal and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Milk Opal and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.