Oligoclase and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
  
3.49-3.57
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Oligoclase and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Oligoclase and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Imperial Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Imperial Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Imperial Topaz is 3.49-3.57.