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Nepouite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
3.16-3.43   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Nepouite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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