Milk Opal and Sylvite Physical Properties

Milk Opal and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Milk Opal- SiO2·nH2O
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Milk Opal and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.