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Moonstone and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Moonstone and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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