Chondrodite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.202.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

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