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Moonstone and Citrine Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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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
 
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2.65
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Indiscernible
7
SiO2

Moonstone and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Citrine Specific Gravity

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