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Diamond and Orthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Orthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

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