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Depending on the variety, feldspars can range from adamantine to glassy in luster.
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Is orthoclase a silicate?
yes,orthoclase is a silicate mineral
Is orthoclase a rock or a mineral?
Orthoclase feldspar is a tectosilicate mineral which is most commonly found in igneous rock. It has a Mohs hardness of 6 and has two cleavage planes which occur at right angles to each other. It is the potassium endmember of the feldspar group of minerals and is also referred to as alkali feldspar or K-spar. Orthoclase will appear in colors from white to deep pink, but has a white streak.
Where in the world can you find Orthoclase Feldspar?
bobs basement
What is feldpars hardness?
Orthoclase comes in as 6 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness:- Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Fluorite, Apatite, Orthoclase, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond;
Does nickel have a luster?
the answer is luster/
Does Orthoclase have luster?
Yes, it has a glassy luster.
Is orthoclase calcite?
No. Orthoclase is a variety of potassium feldspar.
Is orthoclase a silicate?
yes,orthoclase is a silicate mineral
How hard is orthoclase?
hardness for orthoclase feldspar is 6.0
What is hard glass?
it is Orthoclase
How many atoms are in orthoclase?
200
How does orthoclase look?
jais face
A mineral with a hardness of 6?
Orthoclase feldspar is 6 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
How is orthoclase important?
it is used for gem stones.
Which mineral will scratch glass but not pyrite?
orthoclase
What mineral group is orthoclase feldspar in?
silicates
What is orthoclase made of?
It is made of many things
