Stichtite and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20
2.54-2.61
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6
Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Stichtite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Stichtite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stichtite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stichtite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stichtite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.