Clinozoisite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.382.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Clinozoisite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinozoisite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

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