Sulfur and Omphacite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Omphacite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.16-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Omphacite chemical formula.

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

Compare Blue Gemstones

Sulfur Vs Adamite

Sulfur Vs Alexandrite

Sulfur Vs Ammolite

Sulfur and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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