Moonstone and Coral Physical Properties

Moonstone

Coral

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.602.60-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moonstone and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Moonstone and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.