Oligoclase and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-8.5
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Oligoclase and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Oligoclase and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.