Tortoiseshell and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Gems, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Tortoiseshell and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Orthoclase chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tortoiseshell and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.