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Magnetite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Magnetite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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