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Rosasite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
3.16-3.43   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Rosasite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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