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Chrysoberyl and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
2.56-2.60  

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
8.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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.

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