Arfvedsonite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.52.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

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

Arfvedsonite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Arfvedsonite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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