Oligoclase and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Oligoclase and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Oligoclase and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.