Chrysoberyl and Moonstone Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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

Chrysoberyl and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Chrysoberyl and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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