Omphacite and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Omphacite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Omphacite and Oligoclase 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 Omphacite and Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Omphacite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.