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Oligoclase and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Oligoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67   
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Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven   
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Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Oligoclase and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Oligoclase and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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