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Nuummite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
3.16-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

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

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Nuummite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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