Orthoclase Specifications
Orthoclase Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Orthoclase, we provide you with a few prominent Orthoclase facts.
The gem is commonly found in Russia.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Orthoclase. It is mainly composed of KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.