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Omphacite and Painite Physical Properties


Painite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43   
4.00-4.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Omphacite and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.

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