Oligoclase and Caledonite Physical Properties

Oligoclase and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Caledonite 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 Caledonite 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 Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Oligoclase and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.