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Milk Opal and Pargasite Physical Properties

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
1.98-2.50
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Milk Opal and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Milk Opal and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.