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Schorlomite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Orthoclase 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 Schorlomite and Orthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.