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Moonstone and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
4.00-4.62   

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

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Moonstone and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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