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Jadeite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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  

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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.

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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.

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