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Montebrasite and Milk Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Montebrasite and Milk Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite and Milk 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 Montebrasite and Milk Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Montebrasite and Milk Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Montebrasite and Milk Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Montebrasite and Milk Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Montebrasite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Milk Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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