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Pleonaste and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Pleonaste Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80   
3.16-3.43   

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

Cleavage
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{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Pleonaste and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Pleonaste and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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