Kutnohorite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.12

2.56-2.60

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kutnohorite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite 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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Kutnohorite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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