Indicolite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Indicolite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Indicolite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite 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 Indicolite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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

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Indicolite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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