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Omphacite and Adularia Physical Properties


Adularia and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Omphacite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Adularia 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 Omphacite and Adularia chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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