Omphacite Specifications
Omphacite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Omphacite, we provide you with a few prominent Omphacite facts.
The gem is commonly found in Southern and central Africa.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Omphacite. It is mainly composed of (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001).