characteristics of orthoclase
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Chemical Classification Silicate
Color White, gray, pink, reddish, yellow, green, colorless
Streak White
Luster Vitreous, pearly on cleavage faces
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Physical Properties of Orthoclase:
Chemical Classification : Silicate
Color : White, gray, pink, reddish, yellow, green, colorless
Streak : White
Luster : Vitreous, pearly on cleavage faces
Diaphaneity : Translucent to transparent
Cleavage : Perfect in two directions intersecting at 90 degrees
Mohs Hardness : 6
Specific Gravity : 2.5 to 2.6
Diagnostic Properties : Cleavage, color
Chemical Composition : KAlSi3O8
Crystal System : Monoclinic
Uses : Ceramics, glass, abrasives, gemstones, Mohs scale mineral
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