Oligoclase and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Oligoclase

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.672.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Oligoclase and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Oligoclase and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.