×

Oligoclase
Oligoclase

Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz



ADD
Compare
X
Oligoclase
X
Smoky Quartz

Oligoclase and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.672.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Oligoclase and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Oligoclase and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.