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Ceylonite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
3.16-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Ceylonite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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