Oligoclase and Grossular Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
3.55-3.73
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
none
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Oligoclase and Grossular Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Grossular 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 Grossular 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 Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Oligoclase and Grossular Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.