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Omphacite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Omphacite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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