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Omphacite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
3.14-3.16  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Perfect on {010} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Omphacite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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