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Amblygonite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Amblygonite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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