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Milk Opal and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Milk Opal and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Milk Opal and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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