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Oligoclase and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Oligoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Oligoclase and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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Oligoclase and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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