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Austinite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Austinite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Austinite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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