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Orthoclase
Orthoclase

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Orthoclase and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.20-2.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Orthoclase and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Orthoclase and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.