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Andesine and Orthoclase Physical Properties


Orthoclase and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.54-2.61   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Andesine and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Orthoclase chemical formula.

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Andesine and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

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

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