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Moonstone and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Moonstone and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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