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Feldspar and Omphacite Physical Properties

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
2.56-2.753.16-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Feldspar and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Omphacite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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