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Omphacite and Prase Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.16-3.43
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Good, {110} Good
5-6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
 
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2.64-2.69
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None
7
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Omphacite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Prase Specific Gravity

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