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Hiddenite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.16-3.43   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Hiddenite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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