Sugilite and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79
2.62-2.67
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael 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)
Sugilite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael 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)
Sugilite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sugilite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sugilite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sugilite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.