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Emerald and Oligoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
2.62-2.67
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Oligoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

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