Orthoclase and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Orthoclase

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Orthoclase and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Orthoclase and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.