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Oligoclase and Clintonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.62-2.67
Uneven
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
6-6.5
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
Brittle
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3.0-3.1
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Perfect on {001}
3.5
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Oligoclase and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Oligoclase and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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