Oligoclase and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
3.0-3.3
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnCO3
Oligoclase and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Oligoclase and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.