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Moonstone and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Moonstone and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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