Ceylonite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Ceylonite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Ceylonite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.