Peridot and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
Poor
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Peridot and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Peridot and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.