Oligoclase and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Oligoclase and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Tremolite 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 Tremolite 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 Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Oligoclase and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.