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Moonstone

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Moonstone and Chromite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
-
-
2.56-2.60
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
6-6.5
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
 
Brittle
-
-
4.5-4.8
Uneven
None, parting may develop along {111}
5.5
Fe++Cr2O4

Moonstone and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Chromite Specific Gravity

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