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Moonstone

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Moonstone and Carnallite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
-
2.56-2.60
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
6-6.5
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
 
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Soluble
-
1.6
Conchoidal
None
2.5
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Moonstone and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone Vs Carnallite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is whereas that of Carnallite is .