Oligoclase and Steatite Physical Properties

Oligoclase

Steatite

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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

2.62-2.672.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Oligoclase and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Steatite 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 Steatite 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 Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Oligoclase and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.