Orthoclase and Nephrite Physical Properties

Orthoclase

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Orthoclase and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Orthoclase and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.