Chrysocolla and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
none
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysocolla and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysocolla and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.