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Orthoclase
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Orthoclase and Blue spinel 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
2.54-2.61Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
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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
6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Orthoclase and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Blue spinel 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 spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Orthoclase and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Blue spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Blue spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is Not Available whereas that of Blue spinel is Not Available.