Moonstone and Anatase Physical Properties

Moonstone

Anatase

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

2.56-2.60

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

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

6-6.5

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

Brittle

3.82-3.97

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Perfect on [001] and [011]

5.5-6

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Moonstone and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Moonstone and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.