Moonstone and Axinite Physical Properties

Moonstone

Axinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.603.26-3.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moonstone and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Moonstone and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.