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Gaspeite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.16-3.43   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Gaspeite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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