Orthoclase and Hyalite Physical Properties

Orthoclase and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Orthoclase and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.