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Adularia and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Adularia and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Moonstone physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adularia and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Adularia and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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