Moonstone and Amethyst Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
SiO2
Moonstone and Amethyst Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
Moonstone and Amethyst Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.
