Oligoclase and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
3.63-3.79
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Oligoclase and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Strontianite 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 Strontianite 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 Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Oligoclase and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.