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Moonstone and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
10  

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

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Moonstone and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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