Andalusite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Andalusite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Andalusite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.