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Creedite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.70   
3.16-3.43   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Creedite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite 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 Creedite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Creedite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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