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Omphacite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Omphacite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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