👉 The term "orthoclase" is a mineralogy term used in the field of mineralogy, particularly in the context of the mineral clastose group. Clastose groups are a class of minerals that contain small, spherical crystals or grains. The term "orthoclase" refers to a specific type of clastose mineral, which is characterized by its distinctive orthorhombic crystal structure. Orthoclases are typically found in various types of rocks and have been studied in the