Oligoclase and Serpentine Physical Properties

Oligoclase

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.672.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Oligoclase and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Serpentine 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 Serpentine 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 Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Oligoclase and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.