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Omphacite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.16-3.432.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Al(OH)3

Omphacite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Omphacite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.