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Omphacite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
FeAs  

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Omphacite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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