Orthoclase

Facts

Chemical formula

K(AlSi₃O₈)

Crystal system

Monoclinic

Mohs hardness

6.0

Density

2.46 g/cm³

Elements in formula

Potassium, Aluminium, Silicon, Oxygen

Number of elements

4

IMA status

Approved

Named after

orthogonality

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), IMA list of minerals via Wikidata · Wikidata Q21813710