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Milk Opal and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Milk Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2·nH2O  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Milk Opal and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Milk Opal and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milk Opal and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milk Opal and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milk Opal is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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