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Moonstone and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
SiO2  

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Moonstone and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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