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Chalcedony and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Chalcedony and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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