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Oligoclase and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.673.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO4

Oligoclase and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Oligoclase and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.