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Diaspore and Orthoclase Physical Properties


Orthoclase and Diaspore Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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