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Omphacite and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.16-3.432
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Omphacite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Omphacite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.