Tourmaline and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Tourmaline

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.352.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

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

Tourmaline and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tourmaline and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

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