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Amazonite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Amazonite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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