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Orthoclase and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Orthoclase and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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

Orthoclase and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.