Moonstone and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 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)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.