Jadeite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Good on [110]
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Jadeite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Jadeite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.