Tavorite and Oligoclase Physical Properties

Tavorite

Oligoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.62-2.67

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Tavorite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Oligoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tavorite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

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