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Omphacite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Omphacite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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