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Orthoclase and Inderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.611.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Orthoclase and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Orthoclase and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.