Oligoclase and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67
2.97-3.14
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
{1011} Indistinct
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)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Oligoclase and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Oligoclase and Uvite 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 Uvite 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 Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Oligoclase and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.