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Milk Opal and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.85-3.94   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
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{010} Good, {100} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Milk Opal and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Milk Opal and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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