Diamond and Moonstone Physical Properties

Diamond

Moonstone

Moonstone and Diamond Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Not Available

Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

Durability

Not Available

Specific Gravity

3.50-3.53

2.56-2.60

Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

Chemical Composition

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

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Diamond and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Diamond and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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