Afghanite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Afghanite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.652.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}

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

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Afghanite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Afghanite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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