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Orthoclase
Orthoclase

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Orthoclase and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.54-2.61
Uneven
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3.20-3.22
Conchoidal
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
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Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Orthoclase and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Orthoclase and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase Vs Weloganite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is whereas that of Weloganite is .