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Leucophanite and Omphacite Physical Properties

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
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3.16-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Leucophanite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Leucophanite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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