Calcite and Omphacite Physical Properties

Calcite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Omphacite 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 Calcite and Omphacite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Calcite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.