Oligoclase and Amazonite Physical Properties

Oligoclase and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Amazonite 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 Oligoclase and Amazonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

Oligoclase and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.