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Inderite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Inderite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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