Microcline and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Microcline and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Microcline and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.