Oligoclase and Scapolite Physical Properties

Oligoclase

Scapolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

2.62-2.67

Uneven

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

6-6.5

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

2.58-2.74

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

5.5-6

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Oligoclase and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

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Oligoclase and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase Vs Scapolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is whereas that of Scapolite is .