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Ivory and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Ivory Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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-  

Solubility
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-  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
1.70-2.00  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6-6.5  

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

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Ivory and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Ivory and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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