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Afghanite and Oligoclase Physical Properties


Oligoclase and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
2.62-2.67   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Afghanite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Oligoclase 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 Afghanite and Oligoclase chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.

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