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Moonstone and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Sectile  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Moonstone and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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