Oligoclase and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
2.66-2.86
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Oligoclase and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Oligoclase and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.