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Oligoclase and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Oligoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Oligoclase and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Oligoclase and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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