Orthoclase and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.23-3.26
Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Orthoclase and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Orthoclase and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Orthoclase and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.