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Pearl and Oligoclase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.852.62-2.67
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pearl and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Oligoclase chemical formula.

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

Pearl and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.