Orthoclase Feldspar
Orthoclase Feldspar is a mineral with the chemical formula KAlSi3O8. It has a Mohs hardness of 6 - 6.5 and vitreous luster.
Orthoclase Feldspar properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | KAlSi3O8 |
| Mohs hardness | 6 - 6.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Typical colors | Typically white, pink, or orange; can also be colorless or green. |
| Formation | Forms primarily in igneous rocks like granite and as a constituent of many metamorphic rocks. |
| Rarity | 3 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6–6.5 — fairly hard
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