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Moonstone and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Moonstone and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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