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Stolzite and Omphacite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
23.16-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Stolzite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Omphacite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Stolzite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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