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Chalcedony and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.16-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Absent   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Chalcedony and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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