Oligoclase and Melanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
3.70-4.10
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Oligoclase and Melanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Melanite 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 Melanite 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 Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Oligoclase and Melanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.