Moonstone and Augelite Physical Properties

Moonstone

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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

2.56-2.602.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moonstone and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Moonstone and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.