Oligoclase and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
  
3.04-3.17
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Oligoclase and Lazulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Lazulite 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 Lazulite 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 Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Oligoclase and Lazulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.