Rhodolite and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rhodolite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rhodolite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.