Ammolite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Ammolite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Ammolite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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

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Ammolite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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