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Omphacite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.16-3.43
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Good, {110} Good
5-6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
 
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2.79
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{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
2
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Omphacite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

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