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Omphacite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Omphacite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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