Moonstone and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moonstone and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moonstone and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.