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Orthoclase
Orthoclase

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Orthoclase and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.54-2.61-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
None

Mohs Hardness

65-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Orthoclase and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Apache Tear 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 Orthoclase and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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

Orthoclase and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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