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Microlite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Microlite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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