Uvite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Uvite

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

Not Available

1.4 Solubility

Not Available

1.6 Durability

Not Available

1.7 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Uneven

1.9 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

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

1.10 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.13 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Uvite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Uvite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

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