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Omphacite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
6.13  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Omphacite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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