Orthoclase and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Orthoclase

Hemimorphite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.30-3.50

1 7.18

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°.

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Orthoclase and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Colorless Gems

Orthoclase Vs Phosphosiderite

Orthoclase Vs Phenakite

Orthoclase Vs Phosphophyllite

Orthoclase and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.