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Amber and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Amber and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Amber and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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