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Moonstone and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
[C,H,O]

Moonstone and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Moonstone and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.