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Milk Opal and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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