Chiastolite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.152.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indistinct

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

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Chiastolite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Chiastolite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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