Orthoclase

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Orthoclase

K(AlSi₃O₈)

Feldspar mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K(AlSi₃O₈)
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
6
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.FA.30
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Or
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after cleavage

Source: Wikidata

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