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Charlesite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Charlesite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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