Glass and Oligoclase Physical Properties

Glass

Oligoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.002.62-2.67

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glass and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Oligoclase chemical formula.

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

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Glass and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

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