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Orthoclase
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Orthoclase and Eosphorite 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
2.54-2.613.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Orthoclase and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Orthoclase and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.