Omphacite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Omphacite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Omphacite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.