Oligoclase and Sulfur Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
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Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Oligoclase and Sulfur Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Oligoclase and Sulfur Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.