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Orthoclase
Orthoclase

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Orthoclase and Taaffeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.613.60-3.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
68-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Orthoclase and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Orthoclase and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.