Chlorite group and Omphacite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Omphacite

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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

2.6-3.33.16-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Chlorite group and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Omphacite chemical formula.

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

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Chlorite group and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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