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Orthoclase and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Orthoclase and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Orthoclase and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.