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Moonstone and Boracite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moonstone and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moonstone and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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