Agate and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Agate

Orthoclase

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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

2.60-2.642.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Orthoclase 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 Agate and Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Agate and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.