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Omphacite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43   
4.392   

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

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Omphacite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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