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Orthoclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Orthoclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Orthoclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.