Moonstone and Chabazite Physical Properties

Moonstone

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.602.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moonstone and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Moonstone and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.