Tinzenite and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tinzenite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tinzenite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinzenite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinzenite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinzenite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.