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Oligoclase and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear 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  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
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Oligoclase and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Oligoclase and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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