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Milk Opal and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Milk Opal and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

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Milk Opal and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.

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