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Orthoclase
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Orthoclase and Zektzerite 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
2.54-2.612.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
{100} and {010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Orthoclase and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Orthoclase and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.