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Hematite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.56-2.60  

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
6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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.

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