Garnet Malaia and Omphacite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

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

Not Available3.16-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Garnet Malaia and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia 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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Garnet Malaia and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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