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Oligoclase and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaF2

Oligoclase and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF2

Oligoclase and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.