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Goldstone and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

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

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Goldstone and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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