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Orthoclase and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Orthoclase and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Orthoclase and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.