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Beryl and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Beryl and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Beryl and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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