Kashmir sapphire and Moonstone Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

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

Kashmir sapphire and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire 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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Kashmir sapphire and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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