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Milk Opal and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2·nH2O  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Milk Opal and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Milk Opal and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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