Oligoclase and Diaspore Physical Properties

Oligoclase

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.673.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Oligoclase and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Oligoclase and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.