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Moonstone and Feldspar Physical Properties

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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2.56-2.75
Uneven, Conchoidal
two or three
6-6.5
KAlSi3O8

Moonstone and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Feldspar Specific Gravity

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