Sylvite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Sylvite

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sylvite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

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