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Labradorite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Labradorite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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