Orthoclase and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Orthoclase

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Orthoclase and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Orthoclase and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.