Turquoise and Milk Opal Physical Properties

Turquoise and Milk Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Milk Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O
• Chemical formula of Milk Opal- SiO2·nH2O

Turquoise and Milk Opal Specific Gravity

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