Diaspore and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Gems, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
  
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Diaspore and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(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
Diaspore and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.