Hematite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Hematite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

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

Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Hematite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Hematite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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