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Omphacite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
2.20-2.23  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Omphacite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.

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