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How is orthoclase important?

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it is used for gem stones.

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Is orthoclase a silicate?

yes,orthoclase is a silicate mineral


Is orthoclase calcite?

No. Orthoclase is a variety of potassium feldspar.


How hard is orthoclase?

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What is hard glass?

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How does orthoclase look?

jais face


A mineral with a hardness of 6?

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Yes, it has a glassy luster.


Which mineral will scratch glass but not pyrite?

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What is orthoclase made of?

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What mineral makes granite?

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