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Sphalerite and Orthoclase Physical Properties


Orthoclase and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven   
Gems, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sphalerite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Orthoclase chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

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

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