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Sillimanite and Oligoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.262.62-2.67
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sillimanite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Oligoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sillimanite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

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