Milky quartz and White Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Milky quartz and White Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Milky quartz and White Opal 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 Milky quartz and White Opal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Milky quartz and White Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milky quartz and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milky quartz and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milky quartz is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.