Feldspar (Orthoclase)
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Orthoclase es un feldespato potásico y uno de los minerales más comunes de la corteza terrestre. Es un componente esencial del granito y de muchas otras rocas ígneas. La piedra lunar es una variedad gema del Orthoclase.
| Sistema Cristalino | Monoclinic |
| Clase Mineral | 09 Silicates |
| Dureza Mohs | 6.0-6.5 |
| Gravedad Específica | 2.55-2.63 |
| Color | White, pink, cream, gray |
| Brillo | Vitreous |
| Raya | White |
| Exfoliación | Perfect {001}, good {010} |
| Fractura | Uneven to conchoidal |
| Transparencia | Translucent |
| Hábito Cristalino | Prismatic, tabular |
Dureza Mohs
Mohs Hardness: 6,0 – 6,5
1 Soft10 Hard
Sistema Cristalino
MonoclinicFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hardness of Feldspar (Orthoclase)?
Feldspar (Orthoclase) has a Mohs hardness of 6.0-6.5.
What crystal system does Feldspar (Orthoclase) belong to?
Feldspar (Orthoclase) crystallizes in the Monoclinic crystal system.
What color is Feldspar (Orthoclase)?
Feldspar (Orthoclase) is typically White, pink, cream, gray.
What type of luster does Feldspar (Orthoclase) have?
Feldspar (Orthoclase) exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Feldspar (Orthoclase)?
The chemical formula of Feldspar (Orthoclase) is KAlSi3O8.