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Faustite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Faustite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Faustite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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