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Stichtite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20   
3.16-3.43   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Stichtite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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Stichtite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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

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