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Chlorite group and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Chlorite group and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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