Orthoclase and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Orthoclase

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Orthoclase and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Orthoclase and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.