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Omphacite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43   
3.71   

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

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Omphacite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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