Moonstone and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moonstone and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moonstone and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.