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Omphacite and Allanite Physical Properties


Allanite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
3.40-4.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  

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Omphacite and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Allanite 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 Allanite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.

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