Orthoclase and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
3.55-3.70
  
Fracture
Gems, Uneven
  
Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Orthoclase and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Orthoclase and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Orthoclase and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.