Moonstone and Agalmatolite Physical Properties

Moonstone

Agalmatolite

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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

2.56-2.60Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Moonstone and Agalmatolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Agalmatolite 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 Moonstone and Agalmatolite chemical formula.

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

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Moonstone and Agalmatolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Agalmatolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Agalmatolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is Not Available whereas that of Agalmatolite is Not Available.