Omphacite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

Omphacite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Omphacite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.