Parisite and Omphacite Physical Properties

Parisite

Omphacite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.33-4.423.16-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Parisite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite and Omphacite 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 Parisite and Omphacite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Parisite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Parisite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Parisite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Parisite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.