Oligoclase and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Oligoclase and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Enstatite 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 Enstatite 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 Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Oligoclase and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.