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Orthoclase

Gemstone
Orthoclase, or orthoclase feldspar, is an important tectosilicate mineral which forms igneous rock. The name is from the Ancient Greek for "straight fracture", because its two cleavage planes are at right angles to each other. It is a type of... Wikipedia
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale): 6 – 6.5
Chemical formula: KAlSi₃O₈
Colors: Green and Yellow
Luster: Vitreous
Refractive index: 1.52 – 1.53
Hardness level: 6
Category: Silicate mineral