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Omphacite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Omphacite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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