Siderite and Oligoclase Physical Properties

Siderite

Oligoclase

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.892.62-2.67

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Oligoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Siderite Vs Sulphur

Siderite Vs Tavorite

Siderite Vs Tigers Eye

Siderite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

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