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Oligoclase and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Oligoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67   
Not Available   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Oligoclase and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Oligoclase and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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