Oligoclase and Elbaite Physical Properties

Oligoclase and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Elbaite 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 Elbaite 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 Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Oligoclase and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.