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Flint and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6  

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

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Flint and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Flint and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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