Omphacite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Omphacite and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Omphacite and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Omphacite and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.